Deserters Meaning and Definition
Deserters
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛsɝːtərz/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A person who leaves their military or naval unit, ship, or army to escape from duty, danger, or other unfavorable circumstances.
Examples
- According to reports, several deserters have been arrested and imprisoned.
- He deserted his post during the war to protect his family.
Synonyms
- Defector
- Runaway
Antonyms
- Loyalist
- Stayer
Etymology
From Old French deserter, from Latin desertor, desertus (one who leaves), from deserere (to abandon).
Usage Notes
Deserters is often used to describe individuals who leave their military or naval unit during times of war or conflict.
Cultural References
Notable appearances in literature, film, and music, including works by authors such as Hemingway and Tolkien.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Deserters often appear in expressions such as “the deserter’s life” or “to desert one’s post.”
Related Words or Phrases
Words and phrases closely related to deserters include “defection,” “surrender,” and “fugitive.”
Collocations
Common word combinations with the term include “deserters of war,” “deserters of duty,” and “deserters of love.”
Frequency of Use
The term “deserters” has a relatively low frequency of use in modern language, often reserved for specific contexts or situations.
Common Misspellings
Common misspellings of the word include “Deserter”, “Desserters”, and “Desertter”.